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Rail Vehicle Mechatronics

Rail Vehicle Mechatronics

Paperback

Series: Ground Vehicle Engineering

Technology & Engineering

ISBN10: 1032148608
ISBN13: 9781032148601
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: Oct 4 2024
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This unique and up-to-date work surveys the use of mechatronics in rail vehicles, notably traction, braking, communications, data sharing, and control. The results include improved safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency.

Mechatronic systems are a key element in modern rail vehicle design and operation. Starting with an overview of mechatronic theory, the book covers such topics as modeling of mechanical and electrical systems for rail vehicles, open and closed loop control systems, sensors, actuators, and microprocessors. Modern simulation techniques and examples are included throughout the book. Numerical experiments and developed models for railway application are presented and explained. Case studies are used, alongside practical examples, to ensure that the reader can apply mechatronic theory to real world conditions. These case studies include modeling of a hybrid locomotive and simplified models of railway vehicle lateral dynamics for suspension control studies.

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